Garden Drainage in Paddington that stops pooling water and protects patios, lawns and foundations. We install French drains, soakaways, channel drains and pump systems, backed by clear reporting and tidy workmanship.
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If your garden floods after heavy rain or water sits against paving, drainage needs fixing at the source. We deliver targeted solutions across W2, including around Paddington station and Little Venice where runoff and hard landscaping can overwhelm tired systems. From discreet channel drains to new land drains, we design to move water away quickly and safely. The result is a garden you can actually use, not avoid.
Paddington’s mix of stucco townhouses, mansion flats and modern apartments often means compact rear gardens, raised patios and shared boundaries. In Bayswater and Maida Vale we regularly see water trapped by impermeable surfaces, old clay pipes or poor falls. Our team plans drainage that respects neighbouring properties and protects lower-ground rooms and lightwells. We also work around access constraints common to City of Westminster properties.
We start with a site assessment and, where needed, CCTV surveys to pinpoint blockages, collapsed runs or misconnected pipes. Then we propose the right combination of grading, catch pits, land drains, soakaways or pump systems, with clear options and costs. Installations are completed neatly, with careful reinstatement of paving and borders. Homeowners choose us for reliable communication, documented testing and a 10-year warranty on workmanship.
The garden drainage Paddington area often needs careful planning due to tight access, basement levels and limited storage for spoil. We factor in local parking restrictions and arrange efficient loading to keep disruption down. Ground conditions can vary, so we design soakaway sizing and pipe gradients based on on-site testing rather than assumptions. For garden drainage in City of Westminster, we also consider party walls, shared courtyards and existing drainage routes before we excavate.
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Costs depend on the cause and the solution. Minor fixes such as clearing and adding a small catch pit or short channel drain can start around £450–£1,200. A French drain or land drain run typically falls between £1,500–£4,500, depending on length and reinstatement. Soakaways are often £2,000–£6,000, while pump systems for low points can be £2,500–£8,000+.
Most straightforward installations take 1–3 days, such as a channel drain along paving or a short French drain run. Larger schemes with grading, multiple catch pits and a soakaway commonly take 3–7 days. Timescales are affected by access in W2, the depth required, existing services, and how much paving or planting needs reinstating. If a CCTV survey reveals damaged pipework, allow extra time for repairs.
Garden drainage works are usually permitted development, especially when you’re improving infiltration with soakaways or directing surface water to suitable drainage. However, rules can change if you’re altering levels significantly, working near a listed building, or affecting a shared courtyard or party wall. In City of Westminster we check constraints early, advise on compliant discharge points, and can provide drawings/specs if your managing agent or council requests them.
Yes. We provide a 10-year warranty on workmanship for our drainage installations, covering issues arising from installation defects such as failed joints, incorrect falls or poor reinstatement. Manufacturer warranties apply separately to components like pumps and proprietary channel drains. We also document what’s installed, including pipe routes and access points, so future maintenance is straightforward. Warranty terms depend on normal use and reasonable maintenance of gullies and grates.
We tailor the design to your garden layout and finish. Popular options include gravel-filled French drains, perforated land drain pipework with geotextile wrap, polypropylene channel drains with heel-safe grates, and catch pits for easy silt removal. For low-lying courtyards, a sump with a pump system can be the most reliable choice. We’ll recommend sizes, grate styles and discharge routes to suit your paving, planting and water volumes.
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